ASPIRING Redditch beauty queen Amy McDonald is swapping glamorous dresses for thermals next week when she takes part in a sponsored sleep out.

Miss McDonald will complete the fundraising for Beauty with a Purpose, a charity which supports disadvantaged children around the world, as part of her bid to become Miss Birmingham.

The 24-year-old from Matchborough West, who was shortlisted from more than 800 girls and is now set to compete against 39 others in the grand final on Sunday, March 20, will be doing the challenge in Birmingham on Friday, February 26.